[PDFlist] Congratulations Fiji

[Lanieta Tuimabu]

Dear all,
Disability Rights: Fiji Ratification of the UN Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities

During the parliament sitting on Wednesday 22nd March 2017 the Fiji
Government move the motion that Fiji ratifies the UN Convention on the
Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This has been a great achievement
for persons with disabilities in Fiji whereby it will adjust the
structure and policies within Fiji to an inclusive development
approach.

The Fiji DPO present an acknowledgement letter to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, acknowledging the approval of the ratification of the
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, also
enquiring when government will place in custody to the UN its written
instrument of ratification which will provide a formal evidence of its
consent.

On 7th June 2017, the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has deposited
the instrument of ratification for the UN Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities. The Prime Minister deposited the
instruments at the UN Headquarters in New York during a ceremony at
which he spoke of Fiji’s commitment of equality for all citizens.
"Today marks another historic chapter for my government in our pursuit
of creating equal opportunities and rights for every Fijian especially
those Fijians living with disabilities,” Prime Minister Bainimarama
said.
"We cannot have a progressive Fiji if one section of our community is
unable to participate in this process because of their disability. We
must always be inclusive if we want to progress together as a nation
and today's event is a step further in realising that."
On behalf of the Fiji Disabled Peoples Federation, 16 branches,
National Board of Offices,management   and its affiliates & all
persons living with disabilities, International,Regional  and National
partners,donor agencys  and Civil Society  Organisations , we wish to
express our sincere appreciation for the government of the day towards
the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of persons with
Disabilities.
Thanking you in consideration.


On 6/23/17, Setareki Macanawai <CEO at pacificdisability.org> wrote:
> Greetings All
>
> Yet another Pacific Island country taking the important step of ratifying
> the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). After
> signing this international human rights treaty for persons with disabilities
> on 02 June 2010, Fiji ratified CRPD on 07 June 2017!
>
> Congratulations to the Fiji DPOs and their partners, civil society groups
> and of course the Government of Fiji and its partners for achieving this yet
> another important milestone towards the protection, promotion and fulfilment
> of all human rights by all persons with disabilities in Fiji!
>
> According to the United Nations Treaty Collection (UNTC) page, the status of
> CRPD and its Optional Protocol ratification/accession and signatories as of
> 22 June 2017:
>
> CRPD:
> *Ratifications/Accessions: 174
> *Signatories*: 160
>
> Optional Protocol:
> *Ratifications/Accessions: 92
> *Signatories*: 92
>
> We are now eagerly awaiting Solomon Islands and Tonga to do the same, that
> is, to ratify the CRPD although they are currently signatories. Not sure
> though about the status of Niue?
>
> Otherwise, looking good for our beloved Pacific!
>
> Seta
>
> Setareki S. Macanawai
> Chief Executive Officer
>
> Pacific Disability Forum
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> Fiji
>
> Phone: (+679) 3312008  |  (+679) 3307530
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> Skype: setareki.macanawai
> Email: ceo at pacificdisability.org<mailto:ceo at pacificdisability.org>
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Lanieta Tuimabu